This thesis comprises an exploratory study of the dynamic of communication symbols during growth and transcendence cycles of the unique individual. It moreover explores how the quintessence of the individual, the quantum self, transforms itself through the use of intrapsychic communication. The exploration focuses on the confluence of a subjective, inner experiential reality and reality as a social construct. This inner, subjective and experiential reality of the individual relates to the correspondence between the transcendence of consciousness and the creation of meaning derived from the Jungian constructs of archetypal images, symbols and myths. The eclectic nature of the study necessitates a multidisciplinary approach, and consequently, theories and constructs in Depth and Transpersonal Psychology, the New Physics (Quantum Physics), Complexity and Chaos Theories, Mysticism, and Philosophy are explored and integrated with contemporary communication notions of the self, symbols and consciousness. Integration and inclusiveness consequently form the bedrock of this study. Archetypal communication symbols are considered as the derivatives of a subjective, inner reality. The exploration and comprehension of an inner reality are considered to be of prime significance to the transcendence of the self: the individual as a unique multifarious being. An archetypal and mythical semiotic textual analysis of ‘The Alchemist’ by Paolo Coehlo, and an individual case analysis of dream symbols and a self-report based on the interpretation of a dream theme by using active imagination indicate that a transcendental spirituality, and consequently an inner, subjective transcendental reality are imminent in the individual. An intrinsic need for equanimity and unity is reflected in the images, symbols and myths of the Self as archetype of meaning nested in the collective unconscious. Ensuing from the exploration in this study, an experiential and ‘lived’ theory and model of the dynamic process of intrapsychic communication are described and depicted. Moreover, the employment of archetypal images, symbols and myths of the Self during intrapsychic communication are described and contrasted with a complex adaptive system. The relationship between the self, consciousness, and intrapsychic communication is hence depicted and described in terms of an experiential theory of intrapsychic communication as a complex adaptive system iterating between balance and harmony, and chaos. Intrapsychic communication, which represents all the levels of communication within the Self with its corresponding levels of consciousness, facilitates both awareness and integration of the inner subjective reality, and the external socio-cultural reality of the ego which is at the core of the Self. It is asserted that the transcendence of consciousness cannot be experienced as a distinct experience. Rather, intrapsychic communication facilitates a sense and experience of the Self by an individual through the use of archetypal images, symbols and myths as represented in dream experiences of an individual and the text of a modern narrative. The inclusion of the archetypal spiritual dimension of the Self and the indication of an intrinsic need for wholeness, unity and transcendence in intrapsychic communication, alludes to a shared innate and universal heritage which cuts across all cultural and racial boundaries. Since the study is of an exploratory nature suggestions for further study and research are also made. / Dr. H.L. Venter

With declining federal revenues, state governments are facing budgetary constraints that restrict the finances of local governments. The states' answer to requests of local governments for aid has been to encourage neighboring communities to join in regional efforts so as to economize in providing services. Some states have gone as far as to develop programs of economic incentives and disincentives that induce regional cooperation. This dissertation is based on the premise that state efforts to foster sub-state regional cooperation have been largely ineffective because of an "analysis gap" that restricts the scope of the inquiry to rational, economic considerations only. The intent of the examination is to broaden the arena of analysis by showing that a holistic approach is needed that takes into consideration the many other diverse factors that influence regional cooperation. The study applies Carl Jung's theory of archetypes to a subject community for purposes of showing how the analysis arena can be broadened and how practical strategies for attaining regional cooperation can be developed. / Ph. D.

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The number of single-parent families has increased dramatically in the world. In South Africa, this increase has partly been due to the increased number of deaths as a result of the AIDS pandemic. The purpose of this study is to explore experiences of widowers as single parents. The study proposes to elevate the view of single-parent families, which classes them as stereotypes of victimization, to where such families come to represent responsible archetypes. Unstructured in-depth interviews were used to obtain data from two Black and two White widowed single fathers. Thematic content analysis was utilized to identify emerging themes from the fathers' stories. Fathers in this study challenged the deficit model's view of single parenting which claims that these families are broken. As far as its applicability is concerned, this study may be beneficial to psychotherapists, single parents and society as a whole. / Psychology / M.A.(Clinical Psychology)

Thesis (MPhil)--University of Stellenbosch, 2006. / On title page: M.Phil in Ancient Cultures. Bibliography. Also available via the Internet.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Miami University, Dept. of Psychology, 2007. / Title from second page of PDF document. Includes bibliographical references (p. 155-160).

The number of single-parent families has increased dramatically in the world. In South Africa, this increase has partly been due to the increased number of deaths as a result of the AIDS pandemic. The purpose of this study is to explore experiences of widowers as single parents. The study proposes to elevate the view of single-parent families, which classes them as stereotypes of victimization, to where such families come to represent responsible archetypes. Unstructured in-depth interviews were used to obtain data from two Black and two White widowed single fathers. Thematic content analysis was utilized to identify emerging themes from the fathers' stories. Fathers in this study challenged the deficit model's view of single parenting which claims that these families are broken. As far as its applicability is concerned, this study may be beneficial to psychotherapists, single parents and society as a whole. / Psychology / M.A.(Clinical Psychology)

Orientador: Ernesto Giovanni Boccara / Dissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Instituto de Artes / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-06T02:33:16Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Ramos_FernandodaSilva_M.pdf: 12160068 bytes, checksum: c27cbebb62e538e327704d57bb59d636 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2006 / Resumo: Esta dissertação é o resultado da reflexão sobre o significado da mandala, através da abordagem associativa de temas correlatos. A palavra mandala vem do sânscrito, e significa círculo. Qualquer que seja o juízo que lhe façamos, fato é que está associada 'a ação artística de nossa espécie, desde o tempo em que habitávamos cavernas. Pela natureza de sua essência, diz-se que são arquétipos, e ilustram tudo o que se refere 'as noções de ordem, centro e totalidade no Universo. Desta possível relação entre manifestações materiais advindas de movimentos de causas não materiais, surge a noção de que determinadas formas ou arranjos, podem possuir significação independentemente de seu contexto espaço-temporal, estabelecendo nexos e coerências entre as diversas áreas do conhecimento e planos da existência. A geometria é abordada em seus sentidos matemático e simbólico como o princípio que afere critérios, modelos, leis e coesão 'as qualidades dinâmicas do princípio da transformação, também relacionado ao conceito de mandala. Há aqui um interesse em reconhecer que vivemos, nestes tempos, a falência de um modo de ver o mundo e a vida. A dicotomização da realidade em áreas de conhecimento, representa um paradigma a ser transposto por uma visão sistêmica que ofereça síntese no lugar da análise, associações e irmanamentos de princípios e idéias, em lugar de cisão e fragmentação. Encontramos mandalas entalhadas nas cavernas de nossos ancestrais, na arte religiosa, na arquitetura, no traçado das cidades, na arte moderna e contemporânea, nos desenhos das crianças e dos esquizofrênicos, no design, na estruturação de diversos sistemas de conhecimento filosófico, na nossa relação com o sagrado e nas formas criadas pela razão e pela natureza. São evidências da presença da dimensão do mistério. A dissertação é ilustrada de modo a se reforçar estas idéias / Abstract: This essay resulted from the contemplation of the meaning of Mandala, by associative considerations about other reciprocally related subject-matters. The word ¿Mandala¿ originates from the Sanskrit and means circle. In spite of the thoughts we might have about Mandala, it is certain that it is linked to the artistic events of our kind ever since the times we lived in caves. Due to the nature of its essence, it is said that Mandala are archetypes that symbolize the totality of existence in the universe, inner or outer. From this eventual relationship between material manifestations deriving from non-material causes, arises the conception that some determined forms and dispositions may have a meaning, independently from its temporal-spatial context, that established connections and coherences between the several knowledge areas and life plans. The mathematic and symbolic senses of Geometry are approached as the theory that brings to balance criteria, models, laws and harmony within the qualities of the maxims of transformation dynamics, which is also related to the Mandala concept. In here there is the interest of recognizing that nowadays we experience the collapse of the way of perceiving the world and life. Dichotomizing reality in knowledge areas represents a paradigm to be trespassed by a systemic vision which offers synthesis instead of analysis, associations and union of principles and ideas in the place of scission and fragmentation. Mandalas are found engraved in our ancestral¿s caves, in the religious art, in architecture, in cities¿ delineations, in modern and contemporaneous arts, in children¿s and schizophrenic persons¿ drawings, in design, in the structure of many philosophic knowledge systems, in our relationship with sacred things and in the forms created by reasoning power and by nature. Mandalas are the evidences of the existence of mystery magnitude. This essay is illustrated so as to reinforce these ideas / Mestrado / Mestre em Artes

Thesis (MPhil (Ancient Studies)--University of Stellenbosch, 2006. / This thesis explores the Star Wars films in terms of C.G. Jung's theories on the archetypes and the collective unconscious, particularly as described by Joseph Campbell in his discussion of the journey of the mythic hero. In Chapter 1 short definitions of relevant terms such as “myth,” “the collective unconscious” and “archetypes” are given. Chapter 2 is a short discussion of four Jungian archetypes relevant to the topic, namely the Shadow, Guide, Mother, and Father. Chapter 3 focuses on the archetype of the Self and the psychological process of individuation as described by Jung, and its relation to the mythic hero and his journey. In Chapter 4 Star Wars is analysed in terms of the theoretical framework set out in Chapters 1-3. Chapter 5 is the concluding chapter, in which certain conclusions are made pertaining to the mythic character and psychological function of Star Wars, i.e., that the films contain elements that are mythic in character and may therefore perform the same psychological functions as myth. It is also argued that the popularity of Star Wars can therefore be ascribed to the same psychological reasons as the popularity of myth. Some attention is also given to possible further areas of study in this field, such as the mythic character of some other popular phenomena (for example Harry Potter or The Lord of the Rings) and the function of myth and modern mythic equivalents as a community-shaping factor in people’s lives.